A Current Affair launched an embarrassingly premature attack on a MasterChef contestant that was booted hours later. A South African journo shows how a Q&A should be done, fashion advice for The Oz and other media news.
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2UE ankle deep in legal stoush
Some forensic rigour has been applied to the word ‘ankles’ in Ray Chesterton’s defamation action against 2UE in the NSW Supreme Court this week, writes Richard Ackland.
Tips and rumours: From MP to barrister: is Duncan Kerr retiring?
Today Crikey’s moles tell us about rumours flying thick and fast today: Federal MP Duncan Kerr’s move away from politics … British immigrant influx thanks to Coles … Good Food Guide goss. And was that Crikey in satin?
The Golden Tonsils’ long goodbye
John Laws exited stage left this morning. For those of you who may suffer withdrawal symptoms from the absence of the dulcit tones of the golden comb-over, to follow are some highlights from this morning’s long goodbye.
Tips and rumours
Has Fairfax made a monumental ballsup with its takeover of the Southern Cross Radio Network ? There’s a massive dispute underway over just who owns the $35 million 2UE building in North Sydney. Macquarie Radio, which owned Southern Cross for just two days before on-selling to Fairfax, says it gets to keep the 2UE headquarters. […]
A new dawn for Sydney radio?
Like it or not, Sydney radio is old hat and the talk back genre seems to be passing, even at the ABC, and some new talent and ideas are needed, writes Glenn Dyer.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Baby v Porsche: RAV 4 the winner … 2UE takeover posing problems for Fairfax … More changes to come at the top of ABC Radio? … Rupert seeks the high moral ground… again … The ABC: 2007’s most improved TV performer … Last night’s TV ratings.
Talkback callers debate the debate
Talkback callers today weighed in on all matters debatical: who won, the bias of the worm, the reason for John Howard’s “spasm”, the Prime Minister’s mouth dryness, Kevin Rudd’s smugness and Peter Costello’s heckling.
Day One: Taking the talkback pulse
State by state, Crikey takes the political pulse of talkback callers on the first full day of the Election ‘07 campaign. We’ve highlighted the salient points for your perusal.
John Laws breaches broadcasting standards yet again
I suppose congratulations are in order for Southern Cross Broadcasting, the soon-to-be-former owners of 2UE, after it escaped a pasting by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for John Laws’ breaches of broadcasting standards yet again.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Sydney listeners turn off talk radio … Regional viewers don’t like Australian Idol … Last night’s TV ratings.
Rate rise: the tallback reaction
How did the rate rise play out in talkback country? A small sample.
Media briefs and TV ratings
“Besieged” Carlton isn’t going anywhere … New appointment to Nine’s light entertainment hot seat … When interns attack … Last night’s TV ratings.
